| Event type: | Outing |
| Date: | Tuesday 19th May 2026 |
| Organiser: | |
| Cost: | £30 per person including coach travel and entry to Kents Cavern |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain's best showcaves!
On your visit you'll go back to a time when the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping tools and hunting Ice Age animals. As you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you'll be surrounded by 400 million-year-old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
The cavern is fully paved with electric lighting, handrails by the slopes and just 9 shallow steps throughout.
The Firestone Kitchen is a Gold Winner in Devon Taste of the West (Menu).
Alternatively bring a packed lunch and use the outdoor picnic area.
The House of Marbles
The House of Marbles are makers & purveyors of a world famous range of glass marbles, board games, classic toys, puzzles, pastimes & decorative accessories.
Watch live glassmaking in action, explore fascinating museums and marvel at what might just be one of the biggest marble runs in the UK. Enjoy browsing The Emporium, discover local treasures and treat yourself at The Old Pottery Restaurant.
Prices
The cost of the trip is £30 per person
The price includes:
- Return coach travel from Sidmouth to/from Kents Cavern & The House of Marbles, leaving Sidmouth at 9am and returning around 4.30pm
- Entry into Kents Cavern and Underground Tour
- Entry to the House of Marbles is free of charge.
- Lunch is not included. Here is a link to Kents Cavern menu
Please do not make any payments until your reservation has been confirmed by the organiser
Reservations
- Initially you are requested to confirm your interest in taking part in the trip, using the Organiser link at the top of this page
- You will also be able to sign up at the March and April meetings at Stowford
- Once the details of the trip have been confirmed, you will be asked to confirm your reservation and make payment.
- Reservations are on a first come/first served basis.
- Once confirmed by the Organiser, reservations will be held for a maximum period of 7 days after which time, if payment has not been received, the reservation will be cancelled
- Reservations remain provisional until full payment has been received and the booking confirmed by the organiser.
- Once a booking is confirmed, payments are non-refundable other than in the case of:
[a] the event being cancelled
[b] payment received after the end of the 7 day reservation period and the event being fully booked
[c] where we are able to resell your place
[d] extenuating circumstances, which will be reviewed and approved by the Social Committee.
BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENTS
- Contact the Organiser, Marian, to add your name to the the reservations list
Use the Organiser link at the top of this page - When your reservation is confirmed
Make your payment by
[a] Credit/Debit Card, or
[b] BACS
using the Payment Details button below - When payment has been received
Once your payment has been received, the organiser will confirm your booking.
Please Note: Reservations are held for a maximum of 7 days. If after that period payment is made but the event has become fully booked, your payment will be refunded.
SIDMOUTH u3a MEMBERS ONLY
Please note this event is restricted to Sidmouth u3a members only.